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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
L. A. BAND OF HOPE.

The Childronss Night az the
Grand opera House.
The Los Angeles Band of Hope will
give an entertainment on Monday even
ing. January 18th, at 1880 o'clock, when
the following programme will be carried
out:
soug-"Happy Children, =. Band of Hope
Programme read by. Georgie Valentine
PART 1.
...... Mas. Joe Bigelow, Birdie Mclean
Recitation-"What can do for Temper
snes wonderful Honses rIanhis moys Maynard
msns iar Mss ssd BSuEss ssd class
Little AnnaS Stand "'A'
49,; ...v...,....r,,., Anna Tuthill
Violin Solo Lucille Catching
..... Accompanied by Mary Hayes
Vocal solo-"Jesus Bids US shine%
Observation-Disclosures Procession"
Master Frank Dunham, Nellie Watson,
Oracle Creasinger.
Welcome Song to the W. G. 7: U.. :.....
................... Band of Hope
Rscitatlon-"one OF RUNS Plctures"..
Recitation-"i am q Little soldier. -.
....................... Willie Webster
Recitation-"Why Favor Prohibition"
........ Maud Ferris and Roy Roster
Song-"The Coming Army. .......
northumberland Band OF Hope
PART TWO
Dialogue -"New Years Day"-Nellie Smith,
Lena Sharp, Archie Hayes. Clay John
sou, Lee Hughes, Abbie Willing and
others.
Piano Duet ......... Ruth and Floyd Green
Character Song ............ Willie Baker
Recitation-"The Young Prohibitionist"
Master Eddie Longley
Piano Solo ........ Jessie Richardson
Solo and Chorus-"Buds of Promise"-Ger-
trude Bigelow and Band OF Hope.
Recitation-"The Ship is Coming In" (by
request)- .......E Ella Neville
Dialogue-"Why do you Smoke"-Rose Ne
vile, Allie Tuthill, Henry Meyer.
Remarks rks............ Rev. K. s. Cantine
song-."Dare to do Right"-Band OF Hope
and audience.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
A GOOD LAW.
The New Department OF Agricul.
ture and Labor.

The New Department OF Agricul.
ture and Labor.
WAsHINGToN, January 1.-THE bill
for the establishment of Bureau of
Agriculture aud Labor as passed by tho
House to-day, provides that there shall
be at the seat Of government an execu.
tive department to be known as the
Department of Agriculture and Labor
under the control of o Secretary of
Agriculture and Labor, and an assistant
secretary. There shall be in the depart.
ment of Agriculture and Labor, divis.
ion which shall be under the charge of
the commissioner of Labor who shall
hold his Office four years, and shall re.
ceive five thousand dollars per year.
The Commissioner shall collect infor-
nation upon the subject of labor, it's
relation to capital, hours of labor, rate
of wages, cost of production of articles
produced, earnings of laboring men and
women, means of providing for their
material, social, intellectual and moral
prosperity. and the best means to pro-
tect life and prevent accidents in mines,
workshops, factories and other places of
industry. The secretary is empowered
to inquire into the causes of discomfort
which may exist between employers and
employees within the United States, and
he may invite and hear sworn state.
ments from both of such parties concern.
ing the matters in controversy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Ice Crop.

Yesterday afternoon HERALD re.
porter met Mr.. John Cashin, Superin.
tendent of the Union Ice Company, and
after cool interview cleaned the fol-
lowing facts, concerning the new crop.
"The ice crop this year though little
late will be very large. We have two
hundred men now employed up near
We 'A1 expect s to have we about 20, 900 900
tons this season. This will, / think, be
plenty to fill all our orders with what
we have on hand, next summer, al
though our business last summer was
much larger than we anticipated. The
California people are becoming great
ice consumers. Southern California is
consuming great deal Of ice for storing
and shipping purposes, % well - do
mestic use.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Washington Notes.

The Housa has passed the bill Great.
ing a Department of Agriculture and
Labor.
The President sent the following
nominations to the Senate to-day; Post.
masters: at Hollister, California, Hay.
den Dowdy; at Monterey, California,
Edward Ingram.
1t is understood that negotiations
with the Chinese Government, to which
allusion was made in the Presidents
message for such modification Of exist
ing treaties as will entirely prevent the
introduction OF Chinese coolie labor into
this country, have just been brought to
a successful termination and that in a
few days an amended treaty covering
this point will be submitted to the SEN.
ate for ratification.
The Senate in secret session passed q
resolution advising the President 10 en-
ter into negotiations with Nicaragua for
concessions for an inter. oceanic canal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The strikers on tho Right Track

The strikers on tho ktgh mt Track
SAN Francisco, January H. The
striking carmen have adopted new
plan to bring about a successful end of
their strike. The plan, which is as fol-
lows, will go into operation tomorrow
morning. The men have leased five
wagons and twenty horses and procured
. large stable. The wagons will make
regular trips from the ferry to the Gen.
tral avenue terminus Of the Sutter street
railroad for the accommodation of peo-
pie who withhold their patronage from
the roads. Before the end of the week
the men expect to have several large
buses on the road. No fare will be
charged on the line but in each wagon
box will be placed to receive contribu.
tions from passengers who can afford
and are disposed to contribute a small
sum to assist the men in their struggle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Disease Germs tn milk.

SAN FRANCISCO, January ll.-Dr. r.
V. Hopkins, microscopic specialist OF
this city, has been recently investigating
a charge against the quality, cleanliness
and healthfnllness of milk supplied by
city dairies. He examined milk from
number of dairies and has come to the
conclusion that two-thirds of the dairies
furnishes milk containing germs OF con-
summation, He says that many diseases
as diptheria typhoid and scarlet fevers,
measles, erysipelas and consumption are
liable to be developed by these germs
transmitted from the milk to the blood OF
those who consume the fluid.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
A Double Tragedy.

PIrTsBURG, January ll.-Reynolds-
vile, mining town about ten miles
from here, on the low grade of the AL.
leghany Valley road was the scene of a
terrible double tragedy this afternoon.
Robt. M. Taylor, a prominent resident
of the town shot his wife through the
head and rs she fell placed the pistol to
his right temple and sent bullet crash.
ing through his own brain. Taylor died
instantly, but his wife is still living.
The cause which led to the deed can
only be conjeotured, but is supposed
that Taylor was deranged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
A Theory Justified.

SANTA Rosa, January ia number
of geological specimens have been dis.
covered in excavations at the Mark
West coal mine near here. Among
them are beds OF clam shells looking
fresh aud bright as if just taken from
their native beds. This justifies the
theory that this part of the country was
once below sea level.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Demous usset,s Case:

SAN Francisco, January 1.-THE ap.
peal for reversal of judgment in the
case of the people against Armand De-
mousset was made to the Supreme Court
in banc to-day. The defendant is an
ex-policeman of Los Angeles and was
convicted recently OF abduction. The
appeal was taken under advisement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
stewart Neyada,s senator.

CARSON, Nevada, January 1.-THE
Senate, at 2 O'Clock to-day, expressed
their choice for William M. Stewart for
United States Senator by a vote of IA to
6. Geo. w. Cassidy received the com.
plimentary vote. The House voted at
o'clock, choosing Stewart by vote of
% to 10, one absent. Cassidy received
s votes, Wren 2. They will ratify the
proceedings in both Houses tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
ArizOna,s Message.

PRESCOTT, A. r., January 1.-THE
message of Governor Zulick was to-day
presented to each House. 1t is quite
long and deals extensively with all ques.
tions affecting the welfare of the Terri
tory. 1t recommends, among other
things, the passage of law governing
the distribution of water for irrigating
purposes, so that both the owners of
canals and irrigators can be protected in
all legitimate rights.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Lydian Monarch.

JERSEY Cry, January ll.-Reports
are circulated to-day that the attach.
ments against the Lydian Monarch have
been lifted are incorrect. although the
company is making every effort to pay
off the attachments The Lydian Mon.
arch has not sailed and will not be
permitted to leave unless the attach.
ments are satisfied or SIC, 900 bond given.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Lieut.. Ginssford,s Successor.

SAN Francisco, January H. Lieu.
tenant Joseph E. Maxfield arrived in
this city yesterday from Washington
and has assumed the duties of sigual
officer for the Pacific Coast, succeeding
Lieutenant w. A. Glassford, who has
been ordered to Prescott, A. T., in
charge of the military telegraph lines
in that territory.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE,

WASHINGTON, January ll.-After a
long discussion by Harris, MCPHERSON,
and Aldrioh, on the Interstate
Commerce bill, Cullom repeated the
notice heretofore given by him that he
would ask the Senate to remain in ses.
sion tomorrow till the bill was disposed
of. After an executive session the Sen.
ate adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Weather Indications. 9.

SAN FRANCISCO, January ll.-Indica-
tions for the twenty.four hours COM
mencing at A. M. January 18th, for
California: Light rains along the coast
north of San francisco and in northern
portion of the Sacramento valley; fair
weather in remaining portion of the
State.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Earthounke in California.

SAN Francisco, January ll.-This
CITY was rocked from east to west at 4:0S
O'Clock this morning by an earthquake.
1t lasted seven seconds. No damage was
done.
SPANIsHTowN, CAL, January ll.-A
heavy shock of earthquake was felt at
this place at 4:l5 this morning,
CENTERvILLE, CAL, January ll.-A.
lively earthquake shock was felt here at
AIS this morning. Its direction was
nortn to south.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
A Gold Discovery.

SAN JOSE. CAL, January n.-Wm.
Goodman has discovered what he claims
to be rich gold mine on the Kell
ranch, about three miles from this city.
Yesterday gang of miners were EN-.
ployed and the work of sinking shaft
has begun.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Missing Miss Smith.

SAN FRANCISCO, January ll.-Mys-
terry still surrounds the sudden disap-
pearance of TilIie Smith, who was to
have been married to G Henry, Satur-
day evening. Miss Smith telegraphed
from Oakland last night to her sister in
this city that she was all right and
would return. 1t is stated that the
cause of her disappearance was mis-.
understanding with her lover. The
statement is also made that the couple
will be married to-day, thus avoiding
further notoriety.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
THE sENArs coMM1rHEs.
A Palace Burned !.

MADRID, January ll.-Fire in tho
Alcazar Palace, at Toledo, Sunday. re-
suited in the total destruction Of tho
building. Water appliances were very
meagre and the firemen were obliged to
allow the fire to take its course, and to
direct their efforts to preventing the
flames from spreading to the town.
During the progress of the fire three
officers and seventeen men were injured,
soma of them seriously. No one was
killed. The palace was recently restored
at cost of s, 100000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
UNLUCKY NUMBERS.
Bogus Tickets for the Louisiana
Lottery ON Sale.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1.-THE
fact has just been learned that bogus
Louisiana Lottery tickets have been
manufactured in this city for over
year. The discovery was made through
the presentation of one of these tickets,
the number of which had drawn prize.
The lottery company declared it forg-
cry, and an investigation followed, the
result of which is made known to-day.
The tickets were made at the lithograph-
ic place of G. D. Baker, in this city.
The place was searched by detectives,
who seized a number of lithographing
stones and dies from which impressions
of bogus tickets were taken, and also a
large amount of tickets for October, No.
vember and December. The names of
the men who ordered the lithographing
and made use of the tickets have been
ascertained by the police, but not made
public, and warrants are issued for their
arrest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Lnnd Suit Decfaed,

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Su.
preme Court has affirmed the decision of
the Circuit Court of California in the
case of Wall against Merrill, involving
the title to quarter section Of land in
the Los Angeles district.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Erost nt Rfyerside.

SAN Francisco, January ll.-W. T.
Coleman & Co., of this city, have re.
ceived dispatch from Riverside stating
that the mercury Sunday night had been
down as low as 81 degrees Fahrenheit
and that SO per cent. of the orange crop
is reported destroyed As 25 per cent.
was lost by o previous cold snap this
leaves but % per cent. which may be
marketed. The loss will be several hun.
drcd Thousand dollars.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Fire az Batavia.

BATAVIA, N. Y, January ll.-Seven
large buildings were burned here this
morning, and at one time the entire city
appeared to be threatened with destruc.
tion. The insurance il small.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Good instructions, q,

DENVER, Col, January ll.-To-day
the Colorado Legislature passed con.
current resolution instructing the United
States Senators from this State and re-
questing the representatives to vote for
and use all honorable means to secure
the passage of the interstate commerce
hill
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Al Captnin uspcnded,

SAN Francisco, January ll.-Local
inspectors of steam.boilers have
suspended for thirty days Captain Won
Helms, late commander of the steamer
Los Angeles. Sometime last month
while the steamer was entering Monte.
rey bay. In q dense fog the Captain left
his post on deck and intrusted the com.
mand to his mate, who was not familiar
with navigation of the bay. The Los
Angeles narrowly escaped disaster as
,cOnaeQuence.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Killed at a Fire.

CARLISLE, KY, January ll.-A fire
started this morning in the dentist office
of DR.. III. Fl. Genslinger. When the
walls fell DR.. Genslinger and Newton
Craig were caught in the debris. They
were extricated but are fatally injured.
Total loss, $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
BELGIUM ALERT,
A NOVEL METHOD.
How an Irish Tenant Avoided
Eviction.


DUBLIN, January ll.-At Ross Mana.
CHER, Limerick, to-day Landlord Des-
terre attempted to evict tenant who
owes more than seven hundred pounds
rent. The police found the house bar
ricaded and there was pile of stones
outside the door where Father Little
was chained in such way that the
police would be obliged to molest him if
they should attempt to force an entrance
into the house. A large crowd gathered
and threatened the police, who made q
charge against the crowd, using their
batons freely, while the priest, still
chained at the door, vigorously de-
nounced them. Ultimately the land
lord agreed to let the tenant have the
farm at eighteen years purchase.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Hay Buned.

BAKERSFIELD, January ii. - Last
night several stacks of hay were burned
on the farm of r. Il. Houghton about
eight miles from here. The quantity
consumed is estimated at between three
and four thousand tons.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Arizona Military Matters.

PRESCOTT, A. T., January ll.-Gen-
eral Howard, commanding the Depart
ment of Arizona, during the absence OF
General Miles, has telegraphed General
Mason, commander of Whipple Bar
racks, suspending an order recently is.
sued compelling stockmen to leave the
Wallapai reservation. General Mason,
accom- panied by Captain Robertson, has
gone to blackberry to investigate affairs
on that reservation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
An Opera House Burned.

SIMCooK, N H., January 1.-THE
Simcook opera house and hotel were
burned here this morning, and large
amount of other valuable property is in
danger. Help from Manchester has
been asked.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
THE COAL STRIKE.
RiOtous Dem of Strfk-
ers-A Famine Immimcnt.

RICHMOND. Va. January Riotous
demonstrations on the part of the strik-
ing employees of the old Dominion
Steamship Co. at Newport News oc.
Cured to-day. A telegram from L.
Bremonte, mineral trafiice manager of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at
Newport News to the vice.presid ent of
the company says: The strikers have
taken possession of pier No. 2. and set
fire to the bath house of the Old Do.
minion Land Company and perpetrated
other outrages. Bremonte asks for an
armed force to protect the company's
property and to arrest the offenders.
Judge Peck, of Warrick county, has
made formal demand upon the Govern.
or for military aid and he has
taken prompt action in the matter by
ordering three companies, two white
and one colored from Richmond and one
white company and one colored com.
pany from Hampton to proceed at once
to the scene of the disturbance.
PROBABLE COAL FAMINE.
NEW York, January ll.-At the coal
exchange to-day the dealers said that if
settlement was not effected very soon
nothing could save this city, New Eng
land aud Northern New York from
coal famine. There is not more than
weeks supply in this city. they said,
and every channel to the districts
most effectual at present has been
stopped and there is little possibility of
the resumption of traffic until great
damage has been done and Thousands of
men discharged. hundreds of factories
shut down, large sums lost, untitled con-
tracts and again suffering for all.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
ReIl,s House burned. .

WASHINGTON, January ll.-Shortly
before 3 o'clock this morning fire broke
out in the upper story of the house
owned by Prof. Alexander Graham Bell.
of the Bell Telephone Company, in this
city, causing loss of $50, 600. The ori.
gin of the fire is unknown. The library
containing about 5000 volumes, princi-
pally of q scientific character, was al
most totally destroyed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12

SAN FRANCISCO, January IL. The
jury in the Gardiner murder case which
retired at noon to-day. has not yet rem
dered verdict. In all probability they
will remain out for the night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Caucus Adjourned till Fri.
day

SACRAMENTO, January 1.-THE Dem.
ocratic Joint Caucus was held in the As.
sembly Chamber this evening. Archi'
bald Yell was elected President and
Andrew M. Lawrence, Secretary. A
small number did not attend owing to
absence from the city. Senator White
stated that on Friday all Democrats will
ba present. 1t is understood that at
that time nominations for United States
Senator will be made. The caucus ad
journed until Friday evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Cotton murder.

SAN Francesca, January ll.-Chief
OF Police Crowley is in receipt Of die.
patch from Sheriff Cole, Of San Bsrnar-
dino county, stating that l reward Z
$500 has been offered for the arrsst nd
conviction OF Springer, The Colkoo -
derer. The Governor has alas y - -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The stolen bullion.

NoaALEs. Arizona, January lit is
now learned that the value of the
bullion stolen while being transported
from San Augustine mine il 81, 200.
The two men arrested have been re.
ieassd. No cine to tho robbers exists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12

SAN FRANCISCO, January.ll.-H. g.
Logan, general freight agent of the
Texas & Pacific Ruilroad. will leave here
in day or two for Los Angeles, with
the intention of entering the general
fight for the orange carrying trade.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
:Rewards for Horse Thieves.

FRESNO, January 1.-THE Fresno
County Farmers and Stock Raisers' As.
sociation offers reward of 5000 for evi.
dence that will convict thieves of steal.
ing stock from its members. Thieves
have been unusually active here of late.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12

His statement is discouraging both to
those who looked to Germany as a min
lister of peace on the basis of treaty
rights, and to those who hoped to see
Europe gradually relieved Of the griev-
Gus burden of enormous armies and in
creasing taxation. He sees the threat.
ened storm and is determined to provide
far the safety of his own country.
BELGIUM ALERT.
BRUSSELS, January 1.-THE superior
officers of the army have been officially
notified to be ready in the event of q
rapid mobilization Of troops, and the
general inspection which is usually held
in the summer has been ordered for
February.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Bicylist Fed.

SAN FRANCISCO, January IL Thomas
Stevens, the famous round the
world bicylist was rendered ban
quet this evening at the Baldwin hotel
by the Bay City bicycle club.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Death of Harvard,s Oldest Grad
uau0s

ESSEX, N. Y, January ll.-Dr. VIM.
Perry, the oldest person in Essex and
the Oldest graduate of Harvard college,
died this morning, aged 9S years. He
was the sole survivor OF the passengers
on Fnlton's first steamboat ride dOwn
the Hudson river. seventy-nine years
ago. He was member Of the class Of
1911 in Harvard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The weather.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1.-THE
barometer is lowest in eastern Washing.
ton Territory, whore it is over half an
inch below normal, and is highest near
San Francisco. Rain has fallen in Ore
gon and Washington Territory. The
amounts are as follows: Tatoosh Island
l.33, Olympia 100, Astoria l.3l, Port.
land 80, Roseburg .l5, Spokane Falls
IL, Walla Walla .26, Ashland .0l, and
an inappreciable rainfall in the extreme
northern portion of California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Chnnge i'm Mail Scheau,e.

WASHINGTON, January n.--A change
in the star schedule has been ordered a
follows: San Gabriel to Duarte, leave
San Gabriel Mondays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at 3:45 P. M, arrive at Duarte
at 4:45 P. M; leave Duarte Mondavu
Thursdays and Saturdays at s A. NJ, ar
rive at San Gabriel at Ga. NJ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
NTilitarv Credit Incrensed.

PARIS, January 1.-The government
has deolded to increase this years OK.
traordinary military credit. from fifty
million to eighty.s million francs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
Moral support.

LONDON, January ll.-Bsrnard. .Coler-
idge, a member of Parliament. in a
speech at Sheffield tonight gave moral
support to the nationalist plan of cam
paign.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
A New Arizona Railroad.

BENSON, January ll.-Grading will
soon commence on new railroad which
is to be built between the town of Gala
basas, some distance south of here, and
Tucson.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
The Benicia and santa Rosa
Railway.

BENIc1A, January ll.-At meeting
of the Board of Trustees last night the
right Of way through Benicia for the
Santa Rosa and Benicia Central Railway
was granted and an election called for
voting a subsidy of ten Thousand dol.
lars for the road, and an additional five
Thousand il the company's shops are
constructed at this place. It is under.
stood that ground will be broken as this
end in three weeks.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12

Asking Appr0vai-Shot HERSELF
BERLIN, January 1.-THE Imperial
Government sent to the government of
every State in the Empire a circular
asking approval of the proposed increase
of the army.
Madame Kramme, of the Wallner
thea.er. shot herself to'day, inAicting
q severe wound.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-12
SACRAMENTO.
Committees Of the Senate
and Assembly.
A NUMBER OF BILLS oFFERRD
Ihe Democrats Will Hold the Sem
atorial Caucus on Next
Friday Night.

Especial to the Herald BY Hss AssocSctsd Pyeas
THE SENATE.
SACRAMENTO. January 1.-THE 6ea-
ate met at 2 o'clock and the Caucus CON-
mistee not being ready adjourned uasiI
tomorrow.